Euphonix MC524 Operation Manual

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Monitor Interface Operation Manual
Euphonix, Inc.
220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone:
650-855-0400
Fax:
650-855-0410
Web:
http://www.euphonix.com
e-mail:
info@euphonix.com
Euphonix MC524
Document Revision: 2.0
Release Date: April, 2003
Part Number: 840-07521-02
MONITOR-COMMS INTERFACE
MC
524

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  • Page 1 Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Document Revision: 2.0 Release Date: April, 2003 Part Number: 840-07521-02 MONITOR-COMMS INTERFACE Euphonix, Inc. 220 Portage Ave. Palo Alto, California 94306 Phone: 650-855-0400 Fax: 650-855-0410 Web: http://www.euphonix.com e-mail: info@euphonix.com...
  • Page 2 In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. System 5, S5, Max Air, PatchNet, eMix, EuCon, R-1, Audio Deck, Studio Hub are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table of Contents List of Figures ........................vi List of Tables ........................vii Overview.......................8 Features .........................8 Mic Inputs....................8 Line Inputs....................8 Line Outputs ....................8 Applications ......................8 Front Panel ......................9 Rear Panel ......................10 Specifications ......................11 Phantom Power: 48 V Jumper Settings ...........13 User Reference....................14...
  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual List of Figures MC524 Front Panel ......................9 MC524 Rear Panel ......................10 Pins to set Phantom Power ....................13 MC524 Standard Cable Diagram ..................14 MC524 Standard Configuration ..................16 Elco 38 Connector ......................17 Elco 90 Connector ......................18 Elco 90 Connector ......................19...
  • Page 7 Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual List of Tables MC524 Performance Specifications ................11 MC524 Environmental and Power Specifications ............12 MC524 Physical Dimensions ..................12 Upper and Lower Board Jumper Mappings ..............13 MC524 Standard Cable Specification ................15 In 1 Elco 38 Pinout ......................
  • Page 8: Overview

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Overview The MC524 Monitor Interface centralizes control room monitor and communication signals in one box and places them under remote control by the system operator. The MC524 is a digitally controlled analog signal router and level control device with a built in Talk Back microphone circuit in a 2RU enclosure.
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Front Panel MONITOR-COMMS INTERFACE Figure 1 MC524 Front Panel Power Switch: The power switch turns the unit on/off. Since the MC524 is digitally controlled via software, the power switch is the only front panel control.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    D, and Solo. The output cable fans out to eight male XLR connectors. Control (DB-15): Input for digital control signal from Digital Pilot. Signal format is Euphonix TCC bi-directional serial protocol. All patching, switching, and gain controls are communicated via this connection as well as MC524 IP address.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Electronically balanced, transformerless, differential input Gain Variable from 0 dB (unity) to -72 dB Optimum Input Levels Set to 0 dBFS = +27 dBU. Designed to be fed from Euphonix MA703 DAC. Maximum Input Level Before Clipping +28 dBU (sine wave) Maximum Input Voltages...
  • Page 12: Mc524 Environmental And Power Specifications

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 2 MC524 Environmental and Power Specifications Operating Temperature 5–35°C Power Requirements 90–240 VAC, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 70 W Table 3 MC524 Physical Dimensions Height 3.5 inches Width 19 inches Depth 18.6 inches Weight 17 lb Leave about six inches behind the MC524 for cable connections.
  • Page 13: Phantom Power: 48 V Jumper Settings

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Phantom Power: 48 V Jumper Settings Phantom power is enabled by fitting the link to short pins 1 and 2. If not required (i.e., using a dynamic mic) then it should be set to short pins 2 and 3. Pin 1 position can be ascertained by looking for the square pad on the solder side.
  • Page 14: User Reference

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual User Reference Standard Configuration recommended locations Digital Core Machine Room Control Room MA703 Use relative locations to determine cable lengths MC524 Figure 4 MC524 Standard Cable Diagram The standard lengths specified in Table 5 are supplied so the monitor interface can be located in the control room.
  • Page 15: Mc524 Standard Cable Specification

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 5 MC524 Standard Cable Specification Cable Description 10M Part # 20M Part# Length Accessory cable kits by special 936-07084-01 936-07156-01 order MADI Output: RG59 75 coax 032-07230-00 032-07306-00 AES/EBU Sync: 030-07085-01 030-07153-01 one male XLR <> one female XLR...
  • Page 16: Mc524 Standard Configuration

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual MA703 DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUTS OUTPUTS MADI MADI in from Core 24XLRFto 1xEM90 Monitor bus outs AES/EBU Sync In from MA703 from Studio Hub 8 - Control Room 8 - Mon A 2 - Mon B 12XLRF<>1xEM38...
  • Page 17: Input/Output Connections

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Input/Output Connections Table 6 In 1 Elco 38 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High Talk 1 Talk 2 Listen 1 Listen 2 Listen 3 Listen 4 Figure 6 Elco 38 Connector...
  • Page 18: Elco 90 Connector

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 7 In 2 Elco 90 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High Cntrl Rm (L) Cntrl Rm (C) Cntrl Rm (R) Cntrl Rm (Sl) Cntrl Rm (Sr) Cntrl Rm (B) Cntrl Rm (Li)
  • Page 19: Elco 90 Connector

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 8 Out 1 Elco 90 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High BO11 Mon A (L) BO12 Mon A (C) BO17 Mon A (R) BO18 Mon A (Sl) BO19 Mon A (Sr)
  • Page 20: Elco 90 Connector

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 9 Out 2 Elco 90 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High BO31 Solo L BO32 Solo R Talk 1 Talk 2 Listen 1 Listen 2 Listen 3 Listen 4 CR main (L)
  • Page 21: Db-25 Connector

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Table 10 Out 3 DB-25 Pinout Crk # Designator 24 X 32 High Solo L Solo R 10 9 8 Figure 10 DB-25 Connector...
  • Page 22: Optional Configurations

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Optional Configurations Monitor Output Patch recommended locations Digital Core Machine Room Control Room MA703 Use relative locations to determine cable lengths MC524 Monitor Output Patch E, F Figure 11 Monitor Output Patch Cable Diagram Patchbay, cables, pins and connectors are ordered separately as required.
  • Page 23: Monitor Output Patch Configuration

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual MA703 DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUTS OUTPUTS MADI MADI in from Core 24 female XLR to 1 male Elco 90 Monitor bus outs from MA703 AES/EBU Sync In from Studio Hub 8 - Control Room 8 - Mon A...
  • Page 24: Monitor Insert Patch Cable Diagram

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual Monitor Insert Patch recommended locations Digital Core Machine Room Control Room MA703 Use relative locations to determine cable lengths Monitor Insert Patch MC524 Monitor Output Patch Figure 13 Monitor Insert Patch Cable Diagram Patchbay, cables, pins and connectors are ordered separately as required.
  • Page 25: Monitor Insert Patch Configuration

    Euphonix MC524 Monitor Interface Operation Manual MA703 DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUTS OUTPUTS MADI MADI in from Core (2) 12 female XLR to 1 male Elco 38 AES/EBU Sync In Monitor bus outs from MA703 from Studio Hub 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48...
  • Page 26: Rear View Of Elco Male 38-Pin Connector (Insert Pins From This Side)

    BB pin CC Input/Output Figure 15 Rear View of Elco Male 38-pin Connector (Insert pins from this side) Connector Specifications 38-pin male w/ hood Elco P/N 00-8016-038000-519 (Euphonix P/N 100-02099) Use crimp pins Elco P/N 60-8017-031300-339 (Euphonix P/N 100-02100)

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